Seized A/C compressor + power steering?
 

I have a 1995 Mazda Protege. I believe the A/C compressor is seized
and therefore the power steering isn't working because the compressor
runs a drivebelt that connects to the power steering pump. Is there any
way to bypass the A/C compressor or get that drive belt to the power
steering working again? Right now I don't care about the A/C as I care
about the power steering because I need to have my car pass state
inspection.

Thanks,

Nathanael

Some vehicles that use serpentine belts use one belt if there is AC and a different belt if there is no AC. I have by bypassed the AC compressor on GM vehicles simply by using the belt for a non-AC vehicle.

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> I have a 1995 Mazda Protege. I believe the A/C compressor is seized
> and therefore the power steering isn't working because the compressor
> runs a drivebelt that connects to the power steering pump. Is there any
> way to bypass the A/C compressor or get that drive belt to the power
> steering working again? Right now I don't care about the A/C as I care
> about the power steering because I need to have my car pass state
> inspection.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nathanael

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Mike Walsh
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.